Stoke on Trent
£17,796
Contract - 12-months
Part Time 25 hours per week
As a Chef, you'll deliver a high-quality, cost-effective catering service, preparing and serving nutritious meals while creating a positive dining experience for customers living in our Independent Living Villages. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help maintain excellent standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service.
What you’ll do:
* Prepare and serve nutritious, well-presented meals for customers.
* Support menu planning to provide varied, tasty and high-quality food.
* Deliver all aspects of food preparation and meal service to a high standard.
* Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
* Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients and minimise waste.
* Work closely with colleagues to create a welcoming dining atmosphere.
* Help ensure food hygiene, health and safety standards are consistently met.
* Provide flexible support across services and assist with the smooth running of the kitchen when needed
Who you are:
* Passionate about preparing great food and creating excellent dining experiences.
* Demonstrable experience of working in a professional kitchen or similar catering environment.
* Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or are willing to refresh your training.
* Knowledgeable about food hygiene, health and safety, allergens and special dietary requirements.
* Organised, reliable and able to thrive in a busy environment.
* A strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Confident supporting and guiding Catering Assistants to deliver a high-quality service.
* Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuously improving the service you provide.
Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Salary description
£17796.00 - £17796.00 per year